Young Suffolk farmer makes case to MPs against changes to inheritance tax |
Jon Watt of Laxfield, near Eye - a National Farmers' Union (NFU) young ambassador - was among a party of 14 who met with MPs of all parties and from all corners of the UK on Monday.
As protests took place outside, the farmer - who has spoken out against the plans - got to put points across at the drop-in event, which took place ahead of a debate in Parliament on the planned tax following a 150,000-plus petition.
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Young farmers visiting Parliament this week - Jon is second from left (Image: NFU) The 28-year-old then got to hear the debate - which took place in one of the chambers - first-hand.
"I think it went very well........